GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provision | the act or process of providing |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |